21 Jun TWT DITA Certification Course
Learning DITA using Oxygen XML
DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) is one of the most popular frameworks used in technical documentation for consistent and scalable content creation. It involves expertise in Structured authoring with a focus on modularity and reusability where the content is created, mapped, and published in multiple formats using an XML-based tool.
The online instructor-led certification course helps you get expertise in the DITA Framework.
Learning Objectives:
- Structured Authoring: Topic-based authoring with modular and reusable content.
- Oxygen XML Author: Learn to use one of the most popular DITA-based tools to create documentation projects. Oxygen XML Author is a powerful and robust tool for authoring, editing, and publishing XML documents, including XHTML, TEI, and DocBook.
Register for Batch 5
- Duration: 5 Weeks, 10 Sessions, 20 hours
- Dates (2025): Feb 8-Mar 9
- Time of all sessions: 3-5 PM IST
- Fees: Early Bird (INR 14,350), Full Fee (INR 15,650)
About the Course
Points to Remember
- Instructor-led Sessions
- 5 weekends, 20 hours for 8 online sessions
- Dates (2025): Feb 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, Mar 1-2, 8-9
- Recordings of all 10 sessions are to be provided
for a limited period, TWT Annual members can access for a longer duration) - TWT DITA Toolkit as learning material to be provided.
- Successful Completion certificate to be earned (After earning 70% marks in the exam)
Requirements for the course!
- Desktop or Laptop (not mobile) with an Internet connection
- Good command on written English
- Attention to following instructions during the sessions
- Self-motivation to spend ample time on learning
- Basic familiarity with Technical Writing
Who can join?
- Technical writers who want to learn from basics
- Experienced Technical writers who want to learn as per current trends
- Managers who need DITA implementation in documentation projects
- All who want to gain practical knowledge about DITA implementation in a company implementation
Course Components
Highlights
- Information Architecture in DITA
- DITA Map and submaps
- Relationship Tables
- Publishing Output
- DITA Topic Elements
- Working with topics
- Reusing Content
- Profiling
- Filtering
- Reviewing
- Cross-references
- Metadata
- Index Entries
- Transformation
- Scenarios
Registration Details
Registration is Open
Course Fee with GST
As per the Indian government rule, the fee includes GST of 18%.
Registration Options
You can pick one of the three options to register and make the payment. Based on the option selected, the fee will vary.
Common discount: Discount of 25% / 15% / 10% on total fee (INR 7200) for TWT Annual members. For details, view TWT Annual Membership.
Early Bird offer (OPEN)
- Individual Fee UPI Payment (For India)
- Fee: INR 12,161
- Total with GST: INR 14,350
- Group of 3 or more (UPI only):
- Course Fee: INR 12,000 each
- Total with GST: INR 14,160 each
- Payment Gateway (India):
- INR 15000: Individual Fee
- INR 14800: Group of 3 (Contact us for link)
- Outside India: USD 200 Per participant
Full Fee (Will open later)
- Individual Fee UPI Payment (For India)
- Course Fee: INR 13,262
- Total with GST: INR 15,650
- Group of 3 or more (UPI Payment):
- Course Fee: INR 12,458
- Total with GST: INR 14,700
- Payment by Card (India):
- INR 16,000: Individual Fee
- INR 15,000: Group of 3 (Contact us for link)
- Outside India: USD 225 Per participant
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Orientation
- Introduction to DITA
- Why DITA? Advantages of using DITA
- Introduction to DITA-based tools
- DITA elements and adaptive content
- DITA maps/submaps for context, organization, navigation, and reuse
- Syntax and Markup
- Language considerations
- Graphics and Figures
Module 2: Essential DITA work in oXygen XML Author
- Using the workspace and navigating
- Creating and managing topics
- Editing elements in topics
- Working with lists and tables, including headers, column settings, and cell merging
Module 3: Essential DITA work
- Working with images, including alt text and figures
- Editing attributes, including multiple attribute values
- Editing and managing maps and submaps, including managing content from the Map Manager
- Working with cross-references and relationship tables
Module 4: DITA editing in oXygen XML Author – Part 1
- Reusing content
- Working with metadata and index entries, including topic and map metadata, and the relationship between DITA and metadata standards
- Conditional profiling and filtering
- Working with projects and folder structures
Module 5: DITA editing in oXygen XML Author – Part II
- Generating output using transformation scenarios
- Reviewing and correcting content
- Searching and replacing
- Validating and troubleshooting
Module 6: Workshop
- Working on a project implementing the learning
- Creating topics
- Mapping
- Publishing
About the Trainer
Princy Helmina Melchius
Experience: 10+ years of extensive experience in DITA and Oxygen XML. Onboarded and trained writers on effective writing strategies and processes. Worked with industry giants and skilled in SDLC and DOC Agile process.
I am an intelligent and passionate writer with around 20 years of Technical Writing experience. I have worked on various industrial documentation platforms, such as CRM, Mobile Applications, Health Care, Supply Chain Management, and Industrial Automation. I transitioned to be a manager and my passion towards learning and development made me take a role as a training lead. As a Staff Curriculum developer, I created various training materials, courses, and assessments for writers. I am also a certified Train the Trainer.
Frequently Asked Questions
DITA = Darwin Information Typing Architecture
DITA is a documentation framework or process where topic-based authoring is used.
XML-based tools are used to implement DITA framework in authoring and publishing technical documentation. Oxygen XML is an example of such a tool. Such an authoring is called as DITA-XML authoring.
TWT offers multiple courses and students across the globe get benefitted. TWT API Documentation is also open for students across the globe.
TWT YouTube channel has multiple videos. Please refer to the links.
TWT prefers to keep the course fee as less as possible. Like our other courses, even for DITA full course, the fee is nominal when compared to global rates. Please visit the course pages to view the fees for full course as well as Module-based individual courses too. The page provides details about applicable discounts too.
Yes, apart from making you skilled enough and helping you prepare an outstanding portfolio through the workshop and exam, we offer additional help too. We have Jobs category on Telegram where you can get benefitted from jobs shared for DITA experts.
TWT offers support by email, social media (WhatsApp/Telegram/FB/LinkedIn/Twitter/Instagram) and direct calls too. Feel free to write to our support email ID, connect through social media or else call us directly at +91 7337332587.
Testimonials
I always waited to learn about DITA analyzing the importance of this concept in technical writing domain. Fortunately, I came across TWT's DITA Fundamental course and I joined it. I was very new to the concept but with Princy's training methods, at the end of the session, I knew I am ready to implement DITA concepts using Oxygen XML Author.
Princy, as told during her introduction on the first day, is really an experienced DITA instructor. She's a great trainer, highly cooperative and attends the doubts of every candidate during her sessions. Her training methods transform the hardest concepts in easier forms. It has helped me a lot to learn about DITA.
I am really thankful to Punit for not only organizing the useful technical writing courses but also being with the students and coach for any needed help if any. I have even joined and earned certifications from other courses conducted by TWT. To Punit and TWT, I am no one to mention this but please keep continuing this great work for technical writing domain.
Prashant Jha
Technical Writer, AI CERTs
This course has truly improved my understanding and way of learning especially with all the live lessons that were thought hands on during the sessions.
Princy is extremely passionate about her work, and always tries to encourage us to do our best, she made us very comfortable during the sessions and would try to address each and everyone's doubts.
I am very much confident that I’ll be able to use these knowledge in my workplace. I have the concepts clear as well I am now not at all afraid of the software, I have already started implementing the knowledge at my workplace and I can see the results.
Sreya Das
Technical Writer, Bentley Systems India
Princy is an exceptionally helpful trainer. She would patiently explain the concepts in easily understandable parts. Her sessions are always interactive and engaging, making each one enjoyable. Thank you, Princy, for being a wonderful tutor.
Before taking this course, I had no knowledge about DITA and its concepts. They covered all the topics listed on the course page without any rush. Trainers like Princy, with exceptional knowledge of the subject, make learning both effective and enjoyable.
Ninni Suresh Babu
Technical Writer, Upwork
I had a fair bit of idea on DITA. After taking the course now I am more confident on DITA. The training session was really good and covered all the topics mentioned in the course.
Princy is a really good trainer. She focuses on basics and then taking the course to top level.
TWT is on the right track to guide the new joiners as well as experienced people in the field of technical writing.
J Bhanu Prakash
Engineer, L&T Technology Services
Princy is extremely patient and a very knowledgeable trainer. She comes across as a very warm and approachable person. I was blank in DITA as l was out of touch for more than four years. Now my foundational knowledge is very strong and l am ready for some advanced knowledge of DITA using Oxygen XML Editor tool.
Mridula Menon
Manager, GreyOrange
Princy is the best trainer. She keeps enthusiasm high in trainees till the last session. She clears even the small doubts. Every minute of her training is so informative.
Sanjivani Pavale
Technical Writer, Bentley Systems India
I had an exceptionally positive experience during the DITA training session provided by TWT, and I want to express my gratitude. Aman's expertise in DITA is unquestionable, and his unwavering support and guidance throughout the session were invaluable. I have gained a significant amount of knowledge and am eager to put it into practice in the coming days. Thank you, TWT, for organizing such an enlightening and productive DITA training session.
Binoy TV
Sr. TW, HCL (Bengaluru)
This course is an excellent way to learn Oxygen and DITA XML. Amandeep is calm, composed, and patient during sessions. Apart from being a pro at DITA XML and Oxygen Author tool, he is an equally gifted trainer with a very positive optimistic attitude, who makes sure to satisfy any random doubt or query. He is very receptive in that he acknowledges that these sessions are interactive and we all learn from each other.
Amol Sharad Phanse
Technical Editor, Veritas Technologies (Pune)
The training session was of excellent quality. Aman is very knowledgeable and can thoroughly explain complex scenarios. He answered all our questions with patience and his tone was very encouraging, making sure that all our queries, regardless of the complexity, were answered. Aman's expertise and supportive demeanor greatly contributed to the success of the training session. Aman is an excellent trainer who has imparted a well-structured and well-designed course on DITA concepts. The course helped me understand the concepts thoroughly and gave me the confidence to apply them in my projects with some practice.
Pankaj Sharma
TW, Twist Open (Bengaluru)
The trainer explains everything in detail. Appreciate his patience in answering all our questions. Making us do the assignments made sure that we didn't forget what was taught during the sessions. Even though I felt it a bit overwhelming at times, the course was great.
Hridya G. Krishnan
Sr. TW, (Bengaluru)
Aman has taught and clarified all the queries which we have in a very patient way. It was a very interactive sessions so far. He is very knowledgeable person. This course was very useful for me as a Technical Writer.
Prajakta Patil
Technical Communication Specialist, Zebra Technology (Pune)
Mr. Amandeep is dedicated and patient enough to explain the DITA concepts. Mr. Amandeep has been an exceptional trainer throughout my journey of learning the DITA framework using the Oxygen XML Editor. His guidance and support at every step were invaluable, making the concepts of DITA easily understandable. His patience, expertise, and willingness to help have greatly contributed to my learning experience.
Sri Vasavi Chinnam
Sr. TW, ITL (Hyderabad)
Excellent communication and patience while explaining the concepts.
Good insights on Dita and oxygen XML tool!
Sri Harish J
Technical Writer, Capgemini (Bengaluru)
Excellent chap, very patiently handled all of us. I am lucky that I did this course in DITA and now I can put this in my resume confidently.
Deepak Bhatia
Sr. Manager, LTI Mindtreee (NCR)
Aman was extremely professional and helpful. He has vast knowledge of all the concepts of DITA and is patient with all the queries.
Ameena Bathool
Sr. TW, Zuora (Chennai)
Really helpful and great teacher! Thank you for the course.
Gagandeep Kaur
Individual Contributor (Gurgaon)
Amazing person, great patience, very realistic analogies. The best course to understand DITA and OxygenXML.
Smitha Karanth
Sr. TW, Klaus IT (Honeywell, Bengaluru)
A professional trainer with good knowledge on DITA concepts and Oxygen. A knowledge gaining session.
Vijayapriya Gokul Prakash
Sr. TW, Tejas Networks, (Bengaluru)
Rishi Raj
Posted at 18:23h, 29 DecemberRequest you to provide the fee structure for this DITA course.
Sunita Sethi
Posted at 15:44h, 03 SeptemberWant to join
K_admin
Posted at 16:22h, 06 SeptemberSure. Let us know if you have any questions. Otherwise, you can click the registration link available on this page.
Call/WhatsApp +91 7337332587